Field Engineering and Technology
Review of Mechanical Engineering unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Engineering - Fabrication |
25706, 25707 |
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Engineering Machining and Toolmaking |
2712, 2714, 2715, 11661-11664, 22908 |
|
|
Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering |
2397, 2403, 2404, 27203, 27204 |
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|
Welding |
2671-2683, 18106, 22906, 22907 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published July 2017
Planned review date December 2022
Summary
The unit standards were reviewed and new unit standards were written to align with the recently registered New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 2715] and New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) [Ref: 2714] and to meet Competenz’s ongoing unit standard review schedule.
The review was carried out in consultation with mechanical engineering industry technical experts, users of the standards, including Polytechnics, and the changes were endorsed by the industry technical group.
Main changes
· Changes were made to outcome statements, evidence requirements (now performance criteria), and range statements to clarify assessment requirements, remove duplication, and ensure alignment with current industry requirements. Unit standards were modified to align with the revised NZQA guidelines.
· Some titles were amended to align with outcomes and changes.
· Some levels were adjusted to reflect changes made or to re-calibrate the units with the level descriptors.
· Eight new unit standards were registered, four replacing existing unit standards. Replacements included splitting unit standards 2673 and 2683 each into two new unit standards that cover the different skills that were covered in the expiring versions.
· Six unit standards were set to expire without replacement due to low usage or where alternatives are available.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2022
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
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Subfield |
Mechanical Engineering |
2 |
Standard |
2397 |
3 |
|
3 |
Standards |
30285, 30286 |
4 |
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|
Domain |
Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering |
2 |
Standard |
2397 |
3 |
|
3 |
Standards |
30285, 30286 |
4 |
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|
Standard |
2673 |
3 |
Standards |
30282, 30283 |
3 |
|
Standard |
2683 |
3 |
Standards |
30279, 30208 |
3 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
|
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Fabrication
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
25706 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of intermediate light fabrication trade practice |
3 |
10 |
B |
|
25707 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of intermediate heavy fabrication trade practice |
3 |
10 |
B |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Machining and Toolmaking
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2712 |
Produce components by performing engineering grinding operations |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
2714 |
Produce components by performing engineering turning operations |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
2715 |
Produce components by performing engineering milling operations |
3 |
15 |
B |
|
11661 |
Produce components by performing basic engineering drilling operations Perform engineering drilling operations using a pedestal type drilling machine |
2 |
8
3 |
B |
|
11662 |
Produce components by performing basic engineering turning operations |
2 |
12 |
D |
|
11663 |
Produce components by performing basic engineering milling operations |
2 |
12 |
D |
|
11664 |
Produce components by performing basic engineering surface grinding operations |
2 |
12 |
D |
|
22908 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of manually controlled machining operations |
3 |
10 |
D |
|
30281 |
Perform milling and turning operations in mechanical engineering |
3 |
10 |
New |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2397 |
Service machines and equipment Carry out routine servicing of engineering machinery |
2 3 |
4 |
B |
|
2403 30286 |
Replace static seals in machines and equipment Demonstrate knowledge of, and replace and test static seals in machinery |
3 4 |
5 5 |
C |
|
2404 30285 |
Replace dynamic seals in machines and equipment Demonstrate knowledge of, and replace and test dynamic seals in machinery |
3 4 |
8 8 |
C |
|
27203 |
Demonstrate knowledge of lubrication for mechanical engineering trades Demonstrate knowledge of lubrication systems for mechanical engineering |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
27204 |
Inspect lubrication systems Inspect lubrication systems in a mechanical engineering context |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
30284 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the construction, function and application of seals in mechanical engineering |
3 |
2 |
New |
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Welding
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2671 |
Weld steel structures in the downhand positions using the manual metal arc welding process |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2672 |
Weld steel in the downhand positions to a general purpose industry standard using the gas metal arc welding process Weld steel to a general purpose industry standard using the gas metal arc welding process |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2673
30282
30283 |
Weld steel structures in the downhand positions using the gas metal arc and flux cored arc welding processes Weld steel structures in the downhand positions using the gas shielded flux cored arc welding process Weld steel structures in the downhand positions using the gas metal arc welding process |
3
3
3 |
6
4
4 |
C |
|
2674 |
Weld stainless steel plate in the downhand positions using the gas metal arc and flux cored arc welding processes |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2675 |
Weld aluminium in the downhand positions using the gas metal arc welding process Weld aluminium to industry standard in downhand positions using the gas metal arc welding process |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2676 |
Weld stainless steel sheet using the gas tungsten arc welding process Weld stainless steel sheet to industry standard using the gas tungsten arc welding process |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2677 |
Weld aluminium in the downhand positions using the gas tungsten arc welding process Weld aluminium to industry standard in the downhand positions using the gas tungsten arc welding process |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2678 |
Join steel using the oxyacetylene welding process |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
2679 |
Join metals using the torch brazing and soldering processes |
3 |
6 |
D |
|
2680 |
Join metals using the resistance welding process |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
2681 |
Weld steel structures using the submerged arc welding process |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2682 |
Weld steel in the downhand positions to a general purpose industry standard using the manual metal arc welding process |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
2683 30279 30280 |
Cut metals using manual thermal processes Cut steel using the manual gas cutting process Cut metals using the manual plasma cutting process |
3 3 3 |
4 2 2 |
C |
|
18106 |
Gouge steel using the air carbon arc process Gouge steel using the air carbon arc gouging process |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
22906 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of welding low carbon steel |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
22907 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of welding aluminium and stainless steel |
3 |
3 |
B |